What Cause Patient Take Lexapro

I'm on 10mg and it's been 10 days. My anxiety has gotten better and the fogginess is lifting. I'm still not feeling 100, but I'm trying to be patient. Also, my sleep is weird, I was waking up too many times in a night so I take .25 of Xanax to help. Question when does the tiredness go away? Is my Xanax causing more of a problem with morning sleepiness? ## Hello, Brownstone88! How are you? The FDA classifies Lexapro as an SSRI antidepressant and most of them can cause REM Onset Latency, which means it takes longer than usual for you to enter the REM sleep stage and you are in it for a shorter period of time, so such sleep disruptions like you've described are very common. However, just like the other side effects it can cause, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and d...

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In a nutshell, took 10mg Lex for 13 years and heeded the suggestion of my cardiologist that, "it may not be working for you anymore", however, I never felt I was experiencing "poop-out". I tapered for 4 months, and last dose was Feb 2015. Been through all the text book withdrawal and feel that it is just not worth it. I have decided to restart and wonder if anyone has any thoughts, suggestions, difficulties? I have read it may not work as well as it did the first time around. Thx in advance! ## Actually, a break for a couple months usually helps them start working, again, since your body loses its tolerance. Many doctors actually recommend medication vacations for their patients, to try to prevent them from building tolerance. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Le...

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Has anyone been given lexapro for a child under 12 years of age. The FDA has approved this drug for adults and children over 12 years of age. I would like some additional information from anyone who has had a child under the age of 12 use it. ## I've taken Lexapro since I was 4 years old. I've also known several people who have taken this medication and similiar antidepressants well under the age of 12. It depends on the patient's situation and what your doctor suggests is best. Most children under the age of 12 start off with a lower dosage. From ages 4-10 I took 10mg, but I was perscribed to 20mg. ## And even when it isn't approved in a certain age group, doctors are allowed to prescribe it according to their experience, but the dosage usually needs to be carefully adj...

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My friend was recently diagnosed w/ early onset alzheimer's. He has been taking Lexapro(20mg) and klonopin(.5 to 1mg) daily for 4 yrs for anxiety and depression. The neurologist who diagnosed him wants to end the Lexapro and klonopin and try celexa (as well as galantamine for the alzheimer's). His psychiatrist disagrees and wants to continue the Lexapro and klonopine (at a slightly lower dose). That combo had not been working effectively for about 6 months and there is a lot of literature suggesting that long term use of klonopin esp. in older people causes cognitive decline, which is why I think he ought to ignore the psychiatrist. He is uneasy about this conflict in treatment. What should he do? Also, any other viable choices to help w/ anxiety/depression for someone w/ early ...

Hi, I am long time anxiety patient - i've been on paxil, buspar, lexapro, zanaflex, remrom, flexiril, tricyciclants, trazodone - you name it. Also, with this I have had bad insomnia. I will not sleep for nights at a time, and it is affecting my work as well as my social life. I have tried (for sleep) Lunesta 2-4mg, Ambien 20mg, Sonata 40mg, and Prosom 2mg. I also aso tried restriol. For anxiety I have been on Ativan, Valium, Klonopin, and Versed. At the time, none of the night medicines work, I will even combine them. My anxiety (which is so common in my family) keeps me up. The problem is, they tend to either prescribe one (sleep medicine) or the other (anxiety). I have insurance, and would be willing to see a doctor. MY GAD is so awful lately, it's maybe Er TIME. So, does anyo...

I have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and given Abilify A few weeks ago I became depressed and the doctors want to add Lexapro. I was given the generic. Will these two medications interact with each other. So far I have not started the Lexapro 5mg and I only take 7mg of Abilify per day. I have a family history of diabetes. I am not a diabetic, but my father has diabetes. I read Lexapro can cause diabetes in some patients. I was taken off Resperidone because of sudden weight gain. ## Hi KeKe, My findings state that there are in fact unsafe interactions between Abilify (aripiprazole) and Lexapro (escitalopram). Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Escitalopram may increase the blood levels and effects of Aripiprazole. This can make you more likely to develop s...

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side effects ## Was just wondering how effective, what side effects occur and other information on sipralex from patients that are on this drug. I have had problems with effexor and celexa ## Cipralex contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, also sold under the brand name Lexapro. It is an SSRI antidepressant, so the same drug class as Celexa, but different from Effexor, which is an SSNRI. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and irritability.

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My daughter was prescribed Risperidol for mood disorder. She is 30 years old and already taking Lexapro. I have heard that this drug has some adverse side effects, and I would like to know what they are. ## This drug is dangerous especially if given to a misdiagnosed patient by an eager doctor looking to fill a pharmaseutical quota and a quick fix inconsiderate of individuals responses to known side effects. RISPERDAL® (risperidone) is used for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children ages 5-17; the treatment of schizophrenia in adults; and the treatment of bipolar mania associated with Bipolar I Disorder in adults. IS THIS YOUR DAUGHTER? There are many side effects but this one scares me the most: TARDIVE DYSKINESIA (Tics). The side effect of tic...

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I take deplin 7.5 once a day with lexapro 10mg, for depression. These meds were prescribed by my psychiatrist. I also take a metnax tablets twice a day for non diabetic foot and hand neuropathy. This med was prescribed by my foot doctor. I have biopsy proven sarcoidosis of the lungs, joints, kidneys and eyes. Is it okay to take deplin and metnax together? Are these the same drug and can I overdose taking them together? ## Hi, I work with Deplin. I think I just answered you on another thread, but just to provide information to other readers, here it is again. L-methylfolate is an active ingredient in several medical foods manufactured by Pamlab LLC. We recognize that patients may have multiple diagnoses that may warrant prescribing more than one of our medical foods. Although each medica...

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Hi. I have been taking these two drugs for about 8yrs along with lexapro. Can these medications be stopped or weaned off of by the patient? Also, how does lamictal and/or risperdal work? ## You should not stop such medications, unless your doctor states that it is safe for you to do so. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, sedation, and weight changes. The length of time they may work for anyone is highly individualized, since we are all different, some people can take them successfully for years. Are you experiencing problems from taking them?

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Re: KAPIDEX..Racing..heart beat, usually occurs at night. usual and customary for me....60 BPM. now! > 110 BPM..resting! Constipation, I am 56 YO, heart patient. Never in my life have I experienced this degree of discomfort, not to mention the danger of straining at the stool associated with acute coronary MI or stroke.While on Kapidex I felt profoundly depressed. This symptom ended with DC of drug. I am now dealing with a virulent constipation. Anyone experience similar symtoms? The PDR does not mention these symptoms as anything but rare? ## I have been removed from taking Lexapro and told to cut my Lipitor 10mg tablets in half. What will be my withdrawal symptoms and how long will yhet last? ## Kapidex contains the active ingredient Dexlansoprazole, it is most commonly used to tr...

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my adderall prescript ran out of refills from my local primary care and his office is closed today. of course their are no refills and it ran out last week. I need a refill today but no one is open. who can help? ## I'm sorry, but since it is a controlled substance, you're not really going to find any doctor that will prescribe it, without having you as a regular patient and having access to your medical records. If you experience withdrawals, a local emergency treatment facility will be able to help you, but otherwise it's likely that you'll just have to wait until your doctor is open tomorrow. Learn more Adderall details here. Does anyone else have any suggestions? ## I AM ADHD HYPER 45 YEARS OLD AND AM SO MESSED UP FRO ALL THE OTHER DUMB PSYOCTIC LEXAPRO SERAQUEL AND ...

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